Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Distance from Chicago to Atlanta (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.
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How far is Atlanta from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Atlanta. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 605.810 miles
- 974.957 kilometers
- 526.435 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 606.663 miles
- 976.329 kilometers
- 527.176 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 1 hour 38 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Atlanta is 1 hour. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 113 kg (250 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| B | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
Chicago to Atlanta flight path
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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